Don Rafael José de la Luz, Captain in the Royal Army and Military Adjutant of Ravanna.

I Certify that on the 7th and 8th of this month four American privateers anchored in the harbor of this Port in need of Water, Firewood, Bread, and other supplies. The first was the brigantine Lively² Captain Woolman Sutton, the second the schooner Industry,³ Captain Richard Wells, the third the sloop La Fabrique, Captain Louis de Roux, and the fourth the sloop St. Louis, Captain Samuel Spencer, all of which set sail the following day for their destination, Philadelphia. The Governor and Captain General of this Island⁴ and the Commanding Officer of our Squadron have concurred in this action, taking the precautions ordered by the Intendent of the Army and Royal Treasury to ensure the Suppression of Smuggling. The Captains of the said four ships have expressed their deep gratitude to the Governor and Captain General for the prompt assistance that was provided.